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Midwest Labor Press Convention Call

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News from the Midest Labor Press Association....

This  year's  Midwest Labor Press Association (MLPA) Conference will be held in Milwaukee, WI.

The Milwaukee  Hyatt Regency where we'll be holding the MLPA conference in the heart of the Milwaukee downtown area. The Hyatt's location offers plenty of opportunity to experience the best of what Milwaukee has to offer. We welcome you to attend and enjoy this year's MLPA Conference in Milwaukee. We've scheduled interesting and innovative programs to enhance your skills in presenting organized labors' values and stories.

Rich Hinderholtz

Wisconsin, Vice President Midwest Labor Press Association

Official Convention Call:

2018 Educational Conference of the MIDWEST Labor Press Association

All regular and associate Members of the Midwest Labor Press Association are hereby notified that this year's Educational Conference will be held the week of August 6th - 10th at the Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee Wisconsin. The Executive Board will convene in an informal session the evenmg of August 5th; and again, in regular session at 1:00 p.m. on Monday August 6th. Delegate Registration will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 6th. Conference activities include:

Sessions for all Delegates at 7:00 p.m. on Monday August 6th. Morning and afternoon class and workshop sessions will be held Tuesday, August 7th and Thursday, August 9th; morning only classes will be conducted Wednesday, August 8th. Wednesday afternoon is free for Delegates to explore the sights and activities of the Milwaukee Area.

Tentatively Scheduled Classes & Workshops

Planned classes and workshops include:  Digital Photography; the use of various Computer Software and Operating Systems; Web Communications on Social Media; Writingand Editing; Using Photographs or Graphics (to participate please bring your own laptop);Spreading the Union message in a Right-To-Work world; and an in-depth Publications Critique (please bringcopies of your publication); and a Slideshow Preparation Workshop for the Annual Debs Award Banquet; as well as additional activities and a planned field trip.

This form is not a room reservation.  Delegates  are responsible  for making their own room arrangements by contacting the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee (414 )276-1234. There will also be a forthcoming link on our Facebook Page.

The Midwest Labor Press has a Conference Group Rate of $109.00 per night;but you must ask for the"2018 MLPA Conference Rate." If you have any difficulties securing your room and rate,pleasecontact Ty Granakis, MLPA Treasurer at 330-441-2775 .

2018 MLPA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

CONFERENCE FEE: (S295 for each Member &Associate Which includes Membership dues. Dues for non-attending members are SSO and can be paid on the membership form)

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PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM (Make Coples For Each Attendee If Possible) TO: Ty Granakis, MLPA TREASURER, PO BOX 450 Westfield Center, Ohio 44251